Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz soll Beziehungen zu den USA verbessern
Der Leiter der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz, Ischinger, will das "kaputte Fahrrad" der Beziehungen zwischen Europa und den USA reparieren - auch, wenn es weiterhin knirschen sollte. Von Christine Auerbach.
Joint report outlines practical approach to prioritising post-quantum cryptography migration in financial services
A new joint report published by Europol and its partners provides financial institutions with a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Advances in quantum computing are expected to challenge the long-term security of today’s encryption standards.
Trump kippt Vorgabe für Klimaschutz in den USA
Die US-Regierung hat ihre offizielle Einschätzung zur Gefahr von Treibhausgasen gekippt. Damit entfällt die rechtliche Grundlage für fast alle Klimaschutzregeln. Trump spricht von der "größten Deregulierungsmaßnahme" in der US-Geschichte.
Closing of El Paso Airspace Adds to Tension Between F.A.A. and Pentagon
The Federal Aviation Administration is charged with flight safety, and the Defense Department with national security. Those missions keep colliding.
Prozess gegen Ehepaar: Eltern quälen Sohn ein Jahr lang – Gericht verkündet Urteil
<a href="https://www.zeit.de/news/2026-02/13/eltern-quaelen-sohn-ein-jahr-lang-gericht-verkuendet-urteil"><img style="float:left; margin-right:5px" src="https://img.zeit.de/news/2026-02/13/eltern-quaelen-sohn-ein-jahr-lang-gericht-verkuendet-urteil-image-group/wide__148x84"></a> None
Democratic lawmakers say the Justice Department failed to engage Epstein’s victims, as survivors tell Congress they were never contacted. Questions are mounting over how the case has been handled and whether key evidence is being fully pursued. - facebook.com
Democratic lawmakers have criticized the Justice Department for not adequately engaging with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, as survivors report they were never contacted. This has raised concerns about the handling of the case and the pursuit of key evidence.
Seattle to Pay $29 Million to Family of Woman Fatally Struck by Police S.U.V.
The officer was traveling 74 miles per hour in a 25-m.p.h. zone when he hit Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk while responding to a call.
DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.
Australia politics live: Tim Wilson ‘not interested’ in deputy role as Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley prepare for Liberal leadership spill
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Concerns for former Canberra boy in Iran, as Australia makes representations to Tehran
ACT government confirms it raised reports of boy’s fate with foreign affairs department, amid unverified claims he died last week Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast There are concerns for a former Canberra high school student following disputed claims he was killed in Iran, amid representations by the Australian government to Tehran over the potential execution of prisoners. Posts on social media accounts linked to the boy claimed he was still alive on Thursday. This came after previous posts suggested he had died last Friday, after reportedly being detained in Iran. The claims could not be verified. Continue reading...
Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed the bulldozing of Australian war graves in Gaza with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, emphasizing the need for urgent repairs. The graves, primarily of soldiers who died in Palestine during World War II, were destroyed by the Israel Defense Forces in 2022.
Klimapolitische Kehrtwende: Trump stoppt Klimaschutz per Federstrich
Die Trump-Regierung hat zentrale Klimaschutzregeln der EPA aufgehoben, was zu rechtlichen Schritten von Bundesstaaten und Umweltgruppen führen könnte.
Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7. The post Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List appeared first on The Intercept.
The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
EPA kills foundation of greenhouse gas regulations
The agency is betting the the Supreme Court will reverse a prior ruling.
Here’s How a DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views
Jeremy Carl, assistant secretary of state nominee, has espoused ‘racist, antisemitic’ views, says non-profit leader US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s pick for a top diplomatic post has championed “white supremacist, racist, antisemitic and homophobic views”, a former US state department official has warned. Jeremy Carl is set to go before the Senate foreign relations committee on Thursday as the president’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organisations, a role that involves managing relationships with and policies toward the United Nations and its agencies. Continue reading...
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department tracking lawmakers’ search histories of Epstein files - Valley News Live
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department tracking lawmakers’ search histories of Epstein files Valley News Live
Twenty Free Money Gang Members and Associates Arrested on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges - Department of Justice (.gov)
Twenty Free Money Gang Members and Associates Arrested on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges Department of Justice (.gov)
Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
Kim close to naming teenage daughter as future North Korean leader, South believes
South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl, believed to be 13, will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers it believes the teenage daughter of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader, as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the national intelligence service (NIS) comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his main policy goals for the next five years and take steps to tighten his authoritarian grip. Continue reading...
Kosovo hat wieder eine Regierung
Nach rund einem Jahr ist die politische Hängepartie im jüngsten Staat Europas beendet. Doch auf Kosovos neues Kabinett wartet schon die nächste Hürde.
Backdoor in Notepad++
Hackers associated with the Chinese government used a Trojaned version of Notepad++ to deliver malware to selected users. Notepad++ said that officials with the unnamed provider hosting the update infrastructure consulted with incident responders and found that it remained compromised until September 2. Even then, the attackers maintained credentials to the internal services until December 2, a capability that allowed them to continue redirecting selected update traffic to malicious servers. The threat actor “specifically targeted Notepad++ domain with the goal of exploiting insufficient update verification controls that existed in older versions of Notepad++.” Event logs indicate that the hackers tried to re-exploit one of the weaknesses after it was fixed but that the attempt failed...
ADAC kritisiert unnötig hohe Reparaturkosten
Nach einer Untersuchung des ADAC sind Reparaturkosten für Karosserieschäden stark gestiegen. Dafür gibt es Gründe, doch einiges ist schlicht zu teuer.
Everything about Jeffrey Epstein: Key facts and timeline you should know - Nepal News
Everything about Jeffrey Epstein: Key facts and timeline you should know Nepal News
Lawmakers Question Bondi Over Justice Dept. Under Her Watch - The New York Times
Lawmakers are questioning former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the performance and oversight of the Justice Department during her tenure. The scrutiny comes amid ongoing discussions about accountability and transparency in legal proceedings.
Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here On Jan. 7 Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by a federal agent on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident was captured on several separate videos and spread rapidly on social media. The videos were soon […] The post Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting appeared first on bellingcat.
Klein v. Martin
<p>Cite as: 607 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 Per Curiam SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES CHRISTOPHER KLEIN, SUPERINTENDENT, DEPARTMENT OF DETENTION FACILITIES FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, ET AL. v. CHARLES BRANDON MARTIN ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 25–51. Decided January 26, 2026 PER CURIAM. Under the Antiterrorism and Effective</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10779476/klein-v-martin/">Original document</a>
Democrats demand DOJ probe after Bondi consulted their Epstein files search history in hearing - Courthouse News
Democrats demand DOJ probe after Bondi consulted their Epstein files search history in hearing Courthouse News
Epstein Files: X Users Are Asking Grok to ‘Unblur’ Photos of Children
In the days after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published 3.5 million pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, multiple users on X have asked Grok to “unblur” or remove the black boxes covering the faces of children and women in images that were meant to protect their privacy. While […] The post Epstein Files: X Users Are Asking Grok to ‘Unblur’ Photos of Children appeared first on bellingcat.
Ex-Maldives Leader Pitched $25 Million Island Deal to Epstein, Files Show
Newly released U.S. Justice Department records show Mohamed Waheed approached Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 with a proposal to develop a private island in the Maldives, highlighting Epstein’s continued contacts with political and business figures years after his sex-crime conviction.
Epstein Made Efforts to Free the Son of Senegal’s Former President After Corruption Conviction
Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department trace a years-long friendship between Jeffrey Epstein and Karim Wade — the son of Senegal’s former president — who was jailed for corruption.
Clark v. Sweeney
<p>Cite as: 607 U. S. ____ (2025) 1 Per Curiam SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TERENCE CLARK, DIRECTOR, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ET AL. v. JEREMIAH ANTOINE SWEENEY ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 25–52. Decided November 24, 2025 PER CURIAM. A Maryland jury found Jeremiah Sweeney guilty of second-degree murder and</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10741339/clark-v-sweeney/">Original document</a>
Grand jury fails to indict 6 Congressional Democrats, rebuking DOJ - The Hill
Grand jury fails to indict 6 Congressional Democrats, rebuking DOJ The Hill
Grand Jury rebuffs Justice Department attempt to indict 6 Democrats in Congress - WRAL
Grand Jury rebuffs Justice Department attempt to indict 6 Democrats in Congress WRAL
USA: US-Umweltbehörde weist Gefahr von Treibhausgasen zurück
Die EPA revidiert ihre wissenschaftliche Einschätzung zu den Risiken von Treibhausgasen. Unter der Trump-Regierung fehlt nun die Grundlage für viele Klimaschutzmaßnahmen.
USA: US-Umweltbehörde weist Gefahr von Treibhausgasen zurück
Die EPA revidiert ihre wissenschaftliche Einschätzung zu den Risiken von Treibhausgasen. Unter der Trump-Regierung fehlt nun die Grundlage für viele Klimaschutzmaßnahmen.
NY Democratic House Candidate Works for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance
A former Biden national security adviser hoping to unseat Mike Lawler consults for two defense tech firms that work with Palantir. The post NY Democratic House Candidate Works for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance appeared first on The Intercept.
Ellingburg v. United States
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10776751/ellingburg-v-united-states/">Original document</a>
Bost v. Illinois Bd. of Elections Revisions: 1/14/26
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10774569/bost-v-illinois-bd-of-elections-revisions-11426/">Original document</a>
Case v. Montana
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10774335/case-v-montana/">Original document</a>
DOJ tries and fails to indict 6 Democrats over video reminding military of illegal orders - Democracy Docket
DOJ tries and fails to indict 6 Democrats over video reminding military of illegal orders Democracy Docket
Funds Available for Additional Chapter 7 Trustee Payments for FY 2024 Cases
The Department of Justice has advised the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts that it has funds available to transfer to the Judiciary to make additional payments to eligible Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees for fiscal year 2024.
Berk v. Choy
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10776753/berk-v-choy/">Original document</a>
Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10776752/coney-island-auto-parts-unlimited-inc-v-burton/">Original document</a>
Barrett v. United States
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10774242/barrett-v-united-states/">Original document</a>
Bost v. Illinois Bd. of Elections
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10774336/bost-v-illinois-bd-of-elections/">Original document</a>
Barrett v. United States Revisions: 1/14/26
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10774608/barrett-v-united-states-revisions-11426/">Original document</a>
Bowe v. United States
<p>(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10772450/bowe-v-united-states/">Original document</a>
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the focus of the joint report regarding post-quantum cryptography in financial services?
The joint report outlines a practical approach to prioritizing the migration to post-quantum cryptography in financial services.
Q:What is the current status of the DHS shutdown related to immigration enforcement?
The DHS shutdown is nearing as talks regarding immigration enforcement have stalled.
Q:What areas could be affected by a DHS shutdown?
A DHS shutdown could impact ICE, travelers, FEMA, and other related services.
Q:What is Speaker Johnson's stance on the Justice Department's tracking of lawmakers?
Speaker Johnson has expressed disapproval of the Justice Department tracking lawmakers' search histories related to Epstein files.
Q:What recent action did the EPA take regarding greenhouse gas regulations?
The EPA has eliminated the foundation of greenhouse gas regulations.